Sound Off March 29, 2007

I have been watching a house being built on Hedge Road in Roxana. It appears to be using energy-efficient items. I would like to know in this wave of outrageous power bills if the extra costs of these items are really going to save money for the homeowner. Did they check out all items that promised to be better for energy conservation, such as windows, furnace and insulation? We hear about power bills daily. It would be nice to hear about money-saving efforts by the homeowner and contractors.

Thanks so very much to the amazingly kind person who found my change purse in the middle of the street in front of Rusty’s. Then, to give it to the Edwardsville police was even more amazing. All my ID, gift cards, meds, keys and even my $50 was there. You made my day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Grafton police under fire for speed traps by the city alderman: Are people really finally standing up there? They are ridiculous; too many officers. They even have a SWAT team and two sniper rifles. What a joke.

Saw the video of our highly paid firefighters beating the Alton Volunteer Emergency Corps to the “rescue” of a floating dock. What’s next, a video of them opening a car door locked by some mother’s baby in a parking lot? Let’s sell that boat before we get into more stupid and dangerous acts.

Bush is still backing Gonzales – another vote of confidence in someone who does a poor job. What does this tell you about Bush? He has the poorest judgment on major issues of any president. He thinks he is King George.